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Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 10:26 am Post subject: ”Cinco-nize” Your Plans Now For Cinco de Mayo
”Cinco-nize” Your Plans Now For Cinco de Mayo
Published May 2, 2008
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Regardless of your heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become another six pack tradition on the all-American party calendar. Whether you’re North or South of the Border, this year the holiday falls on a Monday and for some dedicated revelers that means an entire weekend celebration centered around the consumption of adult beverages. That makes Cinco de Mayo a high-risk evening on our roadways and a dangerous night out for everyone due to Georgians who drive drunk.
“Let’s face it, just like St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, about half the fatal crashes on our state’s roadways will be alcohol-related this Cinco de Mayo weekend,” says Director Bob Dallas of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). “Impaired adults behaving badly have turned the Cinco de Mayo celebration into another deadly drinking and driving weekend on Georgia’s social calendar.”
Since Cinco de Mayo has become such a big night-out for many young adults, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is issuing this plea to party responsibly. Whether meeting a few friends after work or traveling the holiday party circuit, friends should never let friends drive drunk.
For this Cinco de Mayo, real amigos should synchronize their plans.. (Let’s just call it “Cinco-nizing”).. That’s an easy way to remember to designate a sober driver in advance – Before the Cinco de Mayo festivities begin. Because in Georgia, on average, a dozen people will die as a result of alcohol related crashes during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2002 to 2006, an average of 43-percent of all highway fatalities both on May 5th and overnight into the early morning of May 6th were caused by impaired drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent and above.
What should you do to protect your family on the highway this Cinco de Mayo weekend? Your best protection against a deadly encounter with one of these drunk drivers.. Is a buckled safety belt.
If you have a Cinco de Mayo party, make these safety tips part of your guide to being a great host!
Make sure your guests have Designated sober Drivers.
Never serve alcohol to guests under 21-years-of-age.
Serve plenty of food.. And include soft drinks, juice, and water.
Stop serving alcohol before the party ends. Start serving coffee and dessert instead.
Take car keys from anyone who even thinks about driving impaired.
In Georgia every year, one-of-every-three crash fatalities is alcohol-related.. and every one of those alcohol-related deaths could have been prevented.
If you attend a Cinco de Mayo party at your favorite restaurant or bar, plan an exit strategy before you leave for home:
Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give them your car keys.
Volunteer to be the Designated Driver or offer to be one next time out.
Before you party, program local cab company numbers in your cell phone so a safe ride is just a call away.
Pace yourself. Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Take breaks, and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks. Eat during the evening; load up on the chips and salsa and other appetizers, and then enjoy your other favorite Mexican foods during the evening;
Never let a friend out of sight if you think they’re about to drive impaired.
Why so much planning for just a little partying? Because every 39 minutes someone in the United States dies in an impaired driving-related crash. That’s nearly 40 times a day! In fact, NHTSA estimates that about three-in-every-ten people in the U.S. will be involved in an impaired driving crash at some point in their lives.
Remember, Georgia enforces DUI laws for those who drive drunk. The message is simple. You drive impaired, you WILL go to jail. It’s Operation Zero-Tolerance.. OVER THE LIMIT. UNDER ARREST!
“Be responsible about your own limits,” said GOHS Director Dallas. “Impaired driving is no accident – nor is it a victimless crime. GOHS supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving in their reminder that the perfect end to a perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration is a safe and sober ride home.” FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK!
The Georgia State Patrol reminds drivers in Georgia to report ALL impaired drivers with a free cell phone call to the nearest Georgia State Patrol post by calling:
Star G-S-P (*477).
”Cinco-nize” Your Plans Now For Cinco de Mayo
Published May 2, 2008
E-mail Print
Regardless of your heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become another six pack tradition on the all-American party calendar. Whether you’re North or South of the Border, this year the holiday falls on a Monday and for some dedicated revelers that means an entire weekend celebration centered around the consumption of adult beverages. That makes Cinco de Mayo a high-risk evening on our roadways and a dangerous night out for everyone due to Georgians who drive drunk.
“Let’s face it, just like St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, about half the fatal crashes on our state’s roadways will be alcohol-related this Cinco de Mayo weekend,” says Director Bob Dallas of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). “Impaired adults behaving badly have turned the Cinco de Mayo celebration into another deadly drinking and driving weekend on Georgia’s social calendar.”
Since Cinco de Mayo has become such a big night-out for many young adults, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is issuing this plea to party responsibly. Whether meeting a few friends after work or traveling the holiday party circuit, friends should never let friends drive drunk.
For this Cinco de Mayo, real amigos should synchronize their plans.. (Let’s just call it “Cinco-nizing”).. That’s an easy way to remember to designate a sober driver in advance – Before the Cinco de Mayo festivities begin. Because in Georgia, on average, a dozen people will die as a result of alcohol related crashes during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2002 to 2006, an average of 43-percent of all highway fatalities both on May 5th and overnight into the early morning of May 6th were caused by impaired drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent and above.
What should you do to protect your family on the highway this Cinco de Mayo weekend? Your best protection against a deadly encounter with one of these drunk drivers.. Is a buckled safety belt.
If you have a Cinco de Mayo party, make these safety tips part of your guide to being a great host!
Make sure your guests have Designated sober Drivers.
Never serve alcohol to guests under 21-years-of-age.
Serve plenty of food.. And include soft drinks, juice, and water.
Stop serving alcohol before the party ends. Start serving coffee and dessert instead.
Take car keys from anyone who even thinks about driving impaired.
In Georgia every year, one-of-every-three crash fatalities is alcohol-related.. and every one of those alcohol-related deaths could have been prevented.
If you attend a Cinco de Mayo party at your favorite restaurant or bar, plan an exit strategy before you leave for home:
Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give them your car keys.
Volunteer to be the Designated Driver or offer to be one next time out.
Before you party, program local cab company numbers in your cell phone so a safe ride is just a call away.
Pace yourself. Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Take breaks, and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks. Eat during the evening; load up on the chips and salsa and other appetizers, and then enjoy your other favorite Mexican foods during the evening;
Never let a friend out of sight if you think they’re about to drive impaired.
Why so much planning for just a little partying? Because every 39 minutes someone in the United States dies in an impaired driving-related crash. That’s nearly 40 times a day! In fact, NHTSA estimates that about three-in-every-ten people in the U.S. will be involved in an impaired driving crash at some point in their lives.
Remember, Georgia enforces DUI laws for those who drive drunk. The message is simple. You drive impaired, you WILL go to jail. It’s Operation Zero-Tolerance.. OVER THE LIMIT. UNDER ARREST!
“Be responsible about your own limits,” said GOHS Director Dallas. “Impaired driving is no accident – nor is it a victimless crime. GOHS supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving in their reminder that the perfect end to a perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration is a safe and sober ride home.” FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK!
The Georgia State Patrol reminds drivers in Georgia to report ALL impaired drivers with a free cell phone call to the nearest Georgia State Patrol post by calling:
Star G-S-P (*477).
”Cinco-nize” Your Plans Now For Cinco de Mayo
Published May 2, 2008
E-mail Print
Regardless of your heritage, Cinco de Mayo has become another six pack tradition on the all-American party calendar. Whether you’re North or South of the Border, this year the holiday falls on a Monday and for some dedicated revelers that means an entire weekend celebration centered around the consumption of adult beverages. That makes Cinco de Mayo a high-risk evening on our roadways and a dangerous night out for everyone due to Georgians who drive drunk.
“Let’s face it, just like St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween, about half the fatal crashes on our state’s roadways will be alcohol-related this Cinco de Mayo weekend,” says Director Bob Dallas of the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). “Impaired adults behaving badly have turned the Cinco de Mayo celebration into another deadly drinking and driving weekend on Georgia’s social calendar.”
Since Cinco de Mayo has become such a big night-out for many young adults, the Governor's Office of Highway Safety is issuing this plea to party responsibly. Whether meeting a few friends after work or traveling the holiday party circuit, friends should never let friends drive drunk.
For this Cinco de Mayo, real amigos should synchronize their plans.. (Let’s just call it “Cinco-nizing”).. That’s an easy way to remember to designate a sober driver in advance – Before the Cinco de Mayo festivities begin. Because in Georgia, on average, a dozen people will die as a result of alcohol related crashes during the Cinco de Mayo weekend.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2002 to 2006, an average of 43-percent of all highway fatalities both on May 5th and overnight into the early morning of May 6th were caused by impaired drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .08 percent and above.
What should you do to protect your family on the highway this Cinco de Mayo weekend? Your best protection against a deadly encounter with one of these drunk drivers.. Is a buckled safety belt.
If you have a Cinco de Mayo party, make these safety tips part of your guide to being a great host!
Make sure your guests have Designated sober Drivers.
Never serve alcohol to guests under 21-years-of-age.
Serve plenty of food.. And include soft drinks, juice, and water.
Stop serving alcohol before the party ends. Start serving coffee and dessert instead.
Take car keys from anyone who even thinks about driving impaired.
In Georgia every year, one-of-every-three crash fatalities is alcohol-related.. and every one of those alcohol-related deaths could have been prevented.
If you attend a Cinco de Mayo party at your favorite restaurant or bar, plan an exit strategy before you leave for home:
Designate your sober driver before the party begins and give them your car keys.
Volunteer to be the Designated Driver or offer to be one next time out.
Before you party, program local cab company numbers in your cell phone so a safe ride is just a call away.
Pace yourself. Avoid drinking too much alcohol too fast. Take breaks, and alternate with non-alcoholic drinks. Eat during the evening; load up on the chips and salsa and other appetizers, and then enjoy your other favorite Mexican foods during the evening;
Never let a friend out of sight if you think they’re about to drive impaired.
Why so much planning for just a little partying? Because every 39 minutes someone in the United States dies in an impaired driving-related crash. That’s nearly 40 times a day! In fact, NHTSA estimates that about three-in-every-ten people in the U.S. will be involved in an impaired driving crash at some point in their lives.
Remember, Georgia enforces DUI laws for those who drive drunk. The message is simple. You drive impaired, you WILL go to jail. It’s Operation Zero-Tolerance.. OVER THE LIMIT. UNDER ARREST!
“Be responsible about your own limits,” said GOHS Director Dallas. “Impaired driving is no accident – nor is it a victimless crime. GOHS supports Mothers Against Drunk Driving in their reminder that the perfect end to a perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration is a safe and sober ride home.” FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK!
The Georgia State Patrol reminds drivers in Georgia to report ALL impaired drivers with a free cell phone call to the nearest Georgia State Patrol post by calling:
Star G-S-P (*477).
Joined: May 22, 2006 Posts: 1923 Location: Houston, Texas
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 1:36 pm Post subject:
I am so damn sick of this Cinco De Mayo stuff. The City of Houston allowed a parade here this morning and all the local media were advertising it for a week. All the radio stations are advertising bars that are having parties. Imagine in America, we are celebrating the independence of a foreign country. Makes me sick in my stomach.
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 243 Location: Macon County, Tennessee
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 2:02 pm Post subject:
I went to Wal-Mart last night. [It's the only place to shop in this county other than Dollar General!] and was immediately slapped in the face by a huge display for this MEXICAN HOLIDAY!!
Cases of Corona, avacados, chili peppers... That was about all I remember looking at. I had to get away from that disgusting display because It made me think about living in this town that had a population of only about 2,500 (according to 2002 census, BEFORE all the factories and sawmills shut down) and now we're catering to a bunch of Mexican illegals!
......
I "borrowed this little story from somewhere...don't remember where...
Why we celebrate Cinco De Mayo
Most people don’t know that back in 1912, Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of the condiment scheduled for delivery in Vera Cruz, Mexico, which was to be the next port of call for the great ship after its stop in New York.
This would have been the largest single shipment of mayonnaise ever delivered to Mexico…. But as we know….the great ship did not make it to New York….The ship hit an iceberg and sank….and the cargo was forever lost…. The people of Mexico, who were crazy about mayonnaise, and were eagerly awaiting its delivery….were disconsolate at the loss…. Their anguish was so great, that they declared a National Day of Mourning, which they still observe to this day…. The National Day of Mourning occurs each year on May 5th….and is known….of course….as Sinko de Mayo. _________________ ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION= Breeding the American out of existence.
Mr Bush himself: "It is far too soon to judge a man with eight months left in office." 2008-05-24
Joined: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 1544 Location: New Hampshire, USA
Posted: Sat May 03, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:
I don't even know what or when Cinco Demayo is and I don't want to know. I ignore most marketing and advertising because it's all so corny and boring. _________________
Joined: Oct 31, 2006 Posts: 460 Location: Heart of America
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 12:19 am Post subject:
I would not mind one "Mexican" day a year.... just like we celebrate the IRish, the Italians and others ... but JUST ONCE a year....
these "new immigrants" want to celebrate everyday (Cinco de Mayo, Primero de Mayo y muchos mas!)
in fact we seem to celbrate all kinds of minorities all the time.... no wonder the white middle class is faced with eventual extinction, as if we were expected to be on a (cultural, political) suicide pathy...
isnt that what "they" shout in their MayDay celebrations, telling us that we should be grateful for their "paying into" Social Security to maintain us in our old age....
but I am probably racist for having said all of the above.... que se yo?
(what do I know) _________________ No soy de los que se dicen 'la raza'... Am not one of those racists of "The Race"
Joined: May 23, 2007 Posts: 4197 Location: california
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 5:33 am Post subject:
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Why so much planning for just a little partying?
WHY? BECAUSE IT IS EASIER AND FASTER TO PROPERLY PLAN FOR A PARTY THAN IT IS TO PLAN FOR A FUNERAL. TAKE IT SERIOUSLY. I HAVE DEAD FRIENDS. PLEASE TAKE IT VERY SERIOUSLY.
Joined: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 1544 Location: New Hampshire, USA
Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 6:50 am Post subject:
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isnt that what "they" shout in their MayDay celebrations, telling us that we should be grateful for their "paying into" Social Security to maintain us in our old age....
They have it backwards as usual. I pay for my social security and theirs. _________________
Mt little town set up several road blocks last night, we found them going to the grocery store... one was in front of an "Awful Waffle" (waffle house) so being bored and nosey, we pulled into awful waffle, took a window booth, ordered a coffee and watched the road block... have no idea of the nationalities invovled, but witnessed 6 people being handcuffed and put in patrol cars, tow trucks towing their vehicles..
It was cheap entertainment! _________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a soldier.
As an American, this "holiday" means nothing to me. To most Amercians, it is nothing more than an excuse to drink and get $hitfaced. I can do that ANY day of the year!!!!!! _________________ It's immoral to vote for any candidate who is not going to uphold the fundamental tenets of our Constitution.
Everybody I know hides during Cinco de Mayo. I was in a store yesterday and the clerk was saying she was glad she was off Monday. I asked her why Monday? She said, "Cinco de Mayo. It gets crazy around here and I'm going to stay home and do my washing so I don't get run over or robbed." _________________ "This is our culture - fight for it. This is our flag - pick it up. This is our country - take it back." - Congressman Tom Tancredo
Joined: May 22, 2006 Posts: 28531 Location: Mexifornia
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 2:10 am Post subject:
Heard about this celebration for decades in this state and it's always just been another day for me. _________________ Why aren't our immigration laws enforced?
Joined: Apr 01, 2007 Posts: 656 Location: Sturgis S Dakota
Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 9:15 am Post subject:
I think it is very funny!! Think about it, the Mexicans Celebrate "ONE" victory in battle...Make a National Holiday out of it, and NOW bring it to this Country?
Why dont we make the victory at the Bulge a Holiday? Or maybe Midway? HELL, I bet we could FILL THE CALENDER WITH VICTORIES IN BATTLE!
These people make me SICK...Simply PATHETIC! _________________
MY eyes HAVE seen the GLORY... And that GLORY BELONGS to US... We the PEOPLE!
What makes me sick is all the flyers from American gorcery stores with "Happy Cincho De Mayo" all over them. Pandering at it's finest and riding the coat tails of an un-American holiday just to make a buck. _________________ It's immoral to vote for any candidate who is not going to uphold the fundamental tenets of our Constitution.
Joined: May 30, 2007 Posts: 243 Location: Macon County, Tennessee
Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject:
SicNTiredInSoCal wrote:
What makes me sick is all the flyers from American gorcery stores with "Happy Cincho De Mayo" all over them. Pandering at it's finest and riding the coat tails of an un-American holiday just to make a buck.
And this is what makes ME sick. So sick I won't post the entire story, just the links.
Bush praises Mexican Americans at Cinco de Mayo dinner http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080506/ap_on_el_pr/cinco_de_mayo_bush
snip:
"He said Cinco de Mayo is a chance to prove the two countries are "connected by more than geography." He referred correctly to the day, Cinco de Mayo, in other parts of his brief speech.
"We share an interest in making sure our people are prosperous and safe," Bush said of Mexico. "In America, we deeply value the culture and contributions of Mexican Americans. The United States is a richer place, a more vibrant place because people who claim Mexican heritage are now called United States citizens. ... We consider ourselves fortunate that Mexico is a friend and a neighbor."
...
Statement by John McCain on Cinco de Mayo and Announcement of New Spanish Website http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/News/PressReleases/6dfbbff2-9e17-4dd1-b2a1-87e4287e69fb.htm
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"Cinco de Mayo commemorates an important moment in the history of Mexico's path to freedom. On this day in 1862, a small group of Mexican troops overcame overwhelming force to win the Battle of Puebla. Today, we join together to remember the sacrifice that these Mexican patriots endured, as well as the struggles of all those around the world striving for freedom. We recognize as well the important friendship that exists between our country and Mexico, and celebrate the many contributions Mexican-Americans have made to our society, culture, security and economy."
"The Cinco de Mayo statement can now also be found on the Spanish section of the official campaign website at http://espanol.johnmccain.com, which the campaign launched today. This part of the website will feature regular updates in Spanish throughout the election."
I'M GLAD IT'S OVER! _________________ ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION= Breeding the American out of existence.
Mr Bush himself: "It is far too soon to judge a man with eight months left in office." 2008-05-24
"We share an interest in making sure our people are prosperous and safe," Bush said of Mexico. "In America, we deeply value the culture and contributions of Mexican Americans. The United States is a richer place, a more vibrant place because people who claim Mexican heritage are now called United States citizens. ... We consider ourselves fortunate that Mexico is a friend and a neighbor."
V****V!?! What PLANET is this guy from??? Mexicans here legally-no problemo.
Illegals-get out! There is not one good thing about them being here! _________________ It's immoral to vote for any candidate who is not going to uphold the fundamental tenets of our Constitution.
I think it is very funny!! Think about it, the Mexicans Celebrate "ONE" victory in battle...Make a National Holiday out of it, and NOW bring it to this Country?
Why dont we make the victory at the Bulge a Holiday? Or maybe Midway? HELL, I bet we could FILL THE CALENDER WITH VICTORIES IN BATTLE!
These people make me SICK...Simply PATHETIC!
Wanna laugh even harder? ONE town in Mexico called Puebla fought the FRENCH Army (talk about an oxymoron) over a hundred years ago. ONE town and the rest of mexico doesn't even acknowledge stinko de mayo!
I mean c'mon, they beat the FRENCH ARMY!!! Did the French army win any battles? Wasn't this the the ONLY battle the Mexican army ever won? Wait, maybe it was the Puebla army? The whole thing is a joke!!! ROFL! _________________ "If you love our nation, STOP illegal immigration!"
Joined: Feb 08, 2008 Posts: 2340 Location: 3507+ ALIPAC Super Hero since 07/2005
Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:
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I think it is very funny!! Think about it, the Mexicans Celebrate "ONE" victory in battle...Make a National Holiday out of it, and NOW bring it to this Country?
Why dont we make the victory at the Bulge a Holiday? Or maybe Midway? HELL, I bet we could FILL THE CALENDER WITH VICTORIES IN BATTLE!
These people make me SICK...Simply PATHETIC!
It's all they have, that one victory.
In our house we call it "Stinko-de-mayo".
It was heavily quiet around here, not what we had expected. some were gone, obviously to the big deal at Waterfront Park, but it seemed the rst were in seclusion, not a soul even walked the parking lot.
I plan to have a huge deal on Fourth of July with family though. Ought to be fun . _________________ “In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, Brave, Hated, and Scorned. When his cause succeeds however,the timid join him, For then it costs nothing to be a Patriot.” ~Mark Twain~
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Bush said of Mexico. "In America, we deeply value the culture and contributions of Mexican Americans. The United States is a richer place, a more vibrant place because people who claim Mexican heritage are now called United States citizens. ... We consider ourselves fortunate that Mexico is a friend and a neighbor."
